EHS Adviser, Birmingham
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Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Adviser to support the delivery and continuous improvement of our EHS programmes across project sites and office locations throughout the UK, with a strong focus on rail and infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who is passionate about promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and partnering with operational teams to drive continuous improvement. Based out of Birmingham, this position involves a combination of office-based and site-based work. The successful candidate should be comfortable working outdoors and within operational and construction environments.
What You Will Do
- Support the implementation and maintenance of EHS policies and management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
- Monitor EHS performance across project sites and support corrective and preventative actions.
- Provide EHS advice and guidance to project teams, operational personnel and subcontractors.
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and EHS training.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
- Assist with maintaining company EHS programmes, procedures and management systems.
- Support environmental compliance activities including waste management, pollution prevention and environmental monitoring.
- Collect, analyse and report EHS performance data and leading indicators.
- Collaborate with project teams to support effective planning, risk management and safe systems of work.
- Travel regularly to project sites and offices throughout the UK and Europe.
What You Will Bring
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an EHS, Health & Safety or Environmental role within construction, engineering, manufacturing, industrial or similar sectors.
- HNC/HND, NVQ Level 6, degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and a full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation, environmental compliance requirements and risk management processes.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and supporting contractors and operational teams in high-risk environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence positive safety behaviours and drive continuous improvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and able to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH/ISEP membership, ISO 45001/14001 knowledge or Internal Auditor qualification. (Desirable)
- Experience within data centres, rail, construction, engineering, manufacturing or major project environments. (Desirable)
- Familiarity with Network Rail requirements, contractor management and permit-to-work systems. (Desirable)
Benefits You Will Love
At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
- Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools
- Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
- Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
- Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
- Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution
- Fitness and Wellbeing reimbursement programme.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources.
Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact [email protected]
Agency Notice
Please do not contact any employee of Woolpert or its subsidiaries about this requisition. Agencies not engaged by the Woolpert Talent Acquisition Team will not be eligible for fee payment.
